What is a superficial burn?
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"Superficial" refers only to the burn's depth of damage within the skin. Superficial burns are first-degree burns that only damage the outermost layer of skin. Of course, this doesn't mean that they aren't painful, but superficial burns should heal within days and not leave any lasting damage.
"Superficial" refers only to the burn's depth of damage within the skin. Superficial burns are first-degree burns that only damage the outermost layer of skin. Of course, this doesn't mean that they aren't painful, but superficial burns should heal... More
